/lit/ - Literature

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The book Fosforos has been probably the most inspiring philosophical text that i've read coming from any modern occult group. What's interesting here, is that the SoA are not Left Hand Path whatsoever. In fact, in his book Fosforos, Nefastos rejects both paths and offers a third perspective, which is for me the true answer to the question of duality within these other systems found in today's darker texts. They're system of believe, if i'm not mistaken, is based on the pre-socratic philosophy of oneness, as well as various eastern philosophies. Starting with the Greeks comes into play here, in more than simply a meme, it's where most of the theological systems today have found their inspiration. The SoA presents their texts in what would appear to be left hand path oriented imagery, but in the core of the philosophy, it's not. Nefastos' other book, the Catechism of Lucifer, represents the dual shadow of the Christian's Catechism. Working with polarities in this way, one begins to see the point of ingress between the two seemingly conflicting polarities. If you study the Hermetic philosophies, you'll see this as well. There is an interconnection at work in the undercurrent of all knowledge. I'm not sure of the SoA history at all. I myself have browsed some interesting threads on their forum though.
If you can, get a copy of Fosforos. I'm not sure how much it's going for on the scalper market and i'm afraid to look. Perhaps look for a pdf, though i'm not sure if one exists yet.
They also have the Unseen Fire series which is still readily available for a reasonable price. I just got my copies in about a week ago and haven't read them. I did read one article by Nefastos concerning vegetarianism that I found pretty intriguing.

I'm still aesthetically attracted to Ixaxaars publications. I also placed an order for the new Sitra-Achra book. From the introduction of the first edition, the author points us to this tidbit of information: http://www.kheper.net/topics/Kabbalah/treatise_on_dragons_ET.htm
I'm not sure if there is a full English translation of Nathan's works yet, but it seems this is where the Temple got their inspiration. I only just noticed it a few days ago while flipping through it in anticipation for the new edition. Jewish Qabalah is quite labyrinthine. With so much information out there it's difficult to tell where to begin. I'm thinking in just investing in the proper translation of the Zohar.